Big Ten expansion: Will Notre Dame be the next to join?
2 years, 5 months ago

Big Ten expansion: Will Notre Dame be the next to join?

LA Times  

It might feel like the move of USC and UCLA to the Big Ten Conference on Thursday was the start of another realignment wave, but in truth it was just the next crest — albeit a massive one that is still shaking college sports’ foundation — in the wave that began last July. If Notre Dame rebuffs the Big Ten and elects to stay independent in football and play other sports in the Atlantic Coast Conference, it’s possible the Big Ten takes a pause and continues to consider the remaining Pac-12 brands and ACC brands that fit the Big Ten model, such as North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia Tech. But, make no mistake, Notre Dame is the ultimate get and the Big Ten has more to offer the Irish than ever before — a chance to share a conference with historic rival USC along with other rivals Michigan, Purdue and Michigan State; a chance to shoot its take from media rights into a new stratosphere; and a chance to assure itself of a rightful place at the power brokers’ table going forward. If you remember that TV is dictating all of these dominoes, it’s much easier to wrap your head around Notre Dame saying yes to the Big Ten. Both L.A. schools are sick of Oregon with its Nike flash coming into Southern California and stealing top talent, and USC’s and UCLA’s move to the Big Ten has wounded the Ducks.

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No. 11 Notre Dame heads to No. 17 Duke looking to rebound from emotional loss to Ohio State
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 11 Notre Dame heads to No. 17 Duke looking to rebound from emotional loss to Ohio State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Last season a blown second-half lead against Ohio State in college football’s game of the week, led to a letdown and another loss — that one at home to Marshall. That’s our focus.” After losing last year’s season-opener at Ohio State, Freeman’s team lost its confidence …

ACC becomes latest super conference, expanding cross-country by adding Stanford, Cal and SMU
1 year, 3 months ago

ACC becomes latest super conference, expanding cross-country by adding Stanford, Cal and SMU

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Joining the ACC will ensure the Power Conference competitive infrastructure and long-term media revenues that are critical for our student-athletes to compete.” For the ACC, adding three schools will increase media rights revenue from its long-term deal with ESPN and allow the conference to spread much …

Big Ten football won’t come with scheduled success for USC, UCLA in debut season
1 year, 6 months ago

Big Ten football won’t come with scheduled success for USC, UCLA in debut season

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley directs pregame warmups before a win over Fresno State on Sept. 17. UCLA’s first Big Ten schedule will include Ohio State, Northwestern, Nebraska, Minnesota and USC at the Rose Bowl in addition to road games against Michigan, Indiana, Iowa and Rutgers. “That said, it’s exciting to see the future conference matchups fans will get to experience …

After adding USC and UCLA, Big Ten leaves door open to more expansion
2 years, 4 months ago

After adding USC and UCLA, Big Ten leaves door open to more expansion

LA Times  

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren talks to reporters during the conference’s media days at Lucas Oil Stadium on Tuesday in Indianapolis. That figures to be a massive infusion of cash for each school given that the Big Ten’s new media rights agreement is expected to top $1 billion — a deal that Warren said would be announced “sooner than later.” …

Who Should Be Most Terrified by USC and UCLA’s Move to the Big Ten?
2 years, 5 months ago

Who Should Be Most Terrified by USC and UCLA’s Move to the Big Ten?

Slate  

College football has always been a factional exercise. That has been the Big Ten, which lacks the SEC’s easy recruiting footprint but has other assets—bigger population centers and some enormous alumni bases—that have brought it even more television money. Jon Wilner, the Pac-12 Hotline reporter who broke the news, was among several who suggested the Big Ten’s shopping spree might …

Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024
2 years, 5 months ago

Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren said USC and UCLA, both members of the Pac-12 and its previous iterations for nearly a century, submitted applications for membership and the league’s Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously to add the Los Angeles schools. “Ultimately, the Big Ten …

USC and UCLA rock college sports by leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten
2 years, 5 months ago

USC and UCLA rock college sports by leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten

LA Times  

It may be hard to imagine — USC cardinal and gold and UCLA blue and gold blending into the pageantry that permeates through frosty fall Saturdays in America’s heartland. Ultimately, the Big Ten is the best home for USC and Trojan athletics as we move into the new world of collegiate sports.” UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond told The Times, …

Reverse: Big Ten will try to play fall football after all
4 years, 3 months ago

Reverse: Big Ten will try to play fall football after all

Associated Press  

Even the president was pleased. The College Football Playoff selections are scheduled for Dec. 20, which means the Big Ten’s best should be back in the hunt for a national championship — if all goes well. “And so I take that from a positive standpoint.” The Big Ten postponed fall sports just six days after unveiling a modified, conference-only schedule …

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